Rock Island Arsenal Museum

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The Rock Island Arsenal Museum explores the history of Arsenal Island, its commands and the history of Army manufacturing at Rock Island Arsenal. It is the second oldest museum of the United States Army.

1905 WebsiteWikidata
military museumUnited StatesUnited States

  • Statens historiska museers samlingar page@
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Location: 41.5169, -90.5419, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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  • Battle of Rock Island Rapids
    1814 battle
  • Battle of Credit Island
    One of the westernmost battles of the War of 1812 was fought here between Sauk Indians with British support and a regiment under the command of major Zachary Taylor.
  • Fort Armstrong
    fort in Illinois, United States
  • Rock Island Arsenal Museum
    museum at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois
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1816 — 1836 Fort Armstrong
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    TypeSubtypeDateDescriptionNotesSource
    eventarmed conflict1814Battle of Rock Island RapidsbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1814Battle of Credit IslandUnited States, Zachary Taylor, battle, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Sauk people, Black HawkWikidata
    linkpageStatens historiska museers samlingar page@Wikidata
    organisationarms industry1980Lewis Machine & Tool Companyarms industry, privately held companyWikidata
    sitefort1816Fort ArmstrongfortWikidata
    sitemuseum1905Rock Island Arsenal Museummilitary museumWikidata